Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold' (Canadale Gold Euonymus)


Michael's Opinion

A popular gold form of a very common landscape plant. Suited to group or mass planting. It can be clipped to maintain density and compactness.

Botanical Information

FamilyCelastraceae
GenusEuonymus
Speciesfortunei
Cultivar'Canadale Gold'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - -35
Temperature (°F)-20 to -30
Height1.25 m
Spread1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionCompact evergreen shrub with light green leaves bordered with gold.
ShapeA loose mounding, spreading plant.
PropagationRoot cuttings root easily when taken in June-August. For stem cuttings use upright vertical leaders.
CultivationTolerant of most soils except swampy or extremely wet conditions. Tolerates full sun and heavy shade. PH adaptable.
PestsAnthracnose, crown gall, leaf spots, powdery mildew and euonymus scale.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionA dull grey-brown, not noticeable.
Leaf DescriptionLarge evergreen leaves, light green bordered with gold; quite striking.
Flower DescriptionOnly on adult types, perfect, greenish white, not very showy.
Colour DescriptionLight green leaves bordered with golden yellow; colour is more intense on new growth.
Texture DescriptionA medium textured plant.

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